Del Martin, left, places a ring on her partner Phyllis Lyon, right, in this June 16, 2008 file photo during their wedding ceremony officiated by San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom, center, at City Hall in San Francisco.
Pioneering lesbian rights activist Del Martin, who married her lifelong partner in June on the first day that same-sex couples here gained that right, has died. She was 87.
Kate Kendell, executive director of the National Center for Lesbian Rights, said Martin died at a San Francisco hospital Wednesday morning, two weeks after a broken arm exacerbated her existing health problems.
Her wife, Phyllis Lyon, was by her side, Kendell said.
Thanks to Joie at “So Much To Deal With” for this extra info:
Martin’s wish was that instead of flowers, gifts can be made in honor of her life and commitment by defeating the California marriage ban.
To make a gift, please click below:
…and thanks as always to “C” who keeps me up to date on all the news…
